On February 11, 2025, in an electrifying women's college basketball match, Texas, ranked No. 4, upset No. 2 South Carolina with a score of 66-62. This marked a significant event as it was South Carolina’s first SEC regular-season loss since December 2021. The victory was crucial for Texas, enhancing their chances for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament amidst a tight race in the SEC, where they now share the top position with South Carolina and LSU. The outcome also led to changes in ESPN's Power Rankings, setting the stage for more competitive matchups in the coming week.
In a top-five women's college basketball showdown earlier that afternoon, No. 4 Texas upset No. 2 South Carolina 66-62, marking the first time since December 2021 that South Carolina dropped a game in SEC regular-season play.
The win was a long time coming for Texas -- it was coach Vic Schaefer's first in 10 tries against top-five-ranked Dawn Staley squads -- and avenged the Longhorns' 17-point defeat to South Carolina in January.
The result strengthened Texas' hold on a No. 1 seed for the NCAA tournament and made the SEC title race more interesting, as South Carolina, Texas and LSU all sit tied atop the conference standings.
Expect even more jostling in the rankings, standings and projected NCAA tournament field this coming week. USC and UCLA face off in a marquee matchup Thursday at the Galen Center.
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